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St. Charles Community College
4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive
Cottleville, MO 63376 | 636-922-8000
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Child Care & Early Education


Associate of Applied Science Degree - This program provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to care for and teach young children. Child care professionals promote the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth of infant, toddler, and preschool children by guiding and supervising them through a variety of developmentally appropriate experiences.

Certificate of Achievement - This certificate prepares students for entry-level or assistant positions in early childhood programs. Students who have had experience in early childhood programs may also select the courses that are necessary to meet state licensing requirements for administrative positions in early childhood programs.

Full Time Faculty:

Dr. Linda Estes
Program Coordinator

Professor
636-922-8669
lestes@stchas.edu
SSB 1104 K

Adjunct Faculty:

Kelly Hantak Kathy Drews
Irene Hettich Kristy Rose
Julie Finder

Marcia Birk

To contact adjunct faculty please call or e-mail
the Division Office Coordinator:

Christy Gant
636-922-8398
cgant@stchas.edu